This presentation is based on the book ”Succeeding with 5S” by Oskar Olofsson
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Oskar OlofssonLean and WCM Consultant at WCM Consulting AB
1. 5 Steps to a
better workplace
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The purpose of 5S is to
promote a safe and efficient
work environment
5S is a method that uses
five Japanese words which
start with the letter S
What is 5S?
− Is it just another ”cleaning
campaign”?
− No – this is the end of one-
shot cleaning campaigns!
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Improved safety
− No items on the floor
− Safety device in their right
places
− Less dust
− Better overview
− Less stress
Reasons to implement 5S
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Improved safety
Fewer breakdowns
− Less wear from dust or grit in
moving parts
− Fewer errors from electronic
systems due to bad
environment
Reasons to implement 5S
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Improved safety
Fewer breakdowns
Better work environment
− A clean and well functioning
work place
− Fix the unsafe and cluttered
work stations
Reasons to implement 5S
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Improved safety
Fewer breakdowns
Better work environment
Less environmental impact
− Leakages such as oil will
easily be spotted
− Using less floor space may
reduce energy consumption
Reasons to implement 5S
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Improved safety
Fewer breakdowns
Better work environment
Less environmental impact
Fewer human errors
− No outdated work instructions
− Small but annoying faults are
fixed
− Fewer visual distractions
when working
− It should be easier to do it
right than wrong!
Reasons to implement 5S
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Improved safety
Fewer breakdowns
Better work environment
Less environmental impact
Fewer human errors
May find problems earlier
− When you clean a machine
you inspect at the same time
Reasons to implement 5S
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Improved safety
Fewer breakdowns
Better work environment
Less environmental impact
Fewer human errors
May find problems earlier
No searching
− Effective tools at the right
place
Reasons to implement 5S
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Higher moral, motivation
Practical training in Lean for
leaders and co-workers
Better impression
Easier to recruit good people
Indirect gains with 5S
Everyone should be able to work at a
workplace that they can proudly
present to others!
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Think break
What would be the benefits for us if we
implemented 5S?
What problems do we have today?
What could be root causes of today’s
problem?
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Step 1 – Sorting
Sorting has two main
purposes
1. Remove unnecessary
objects
2. Reduce waste
Sorting is a team activity
that will be carried out
by the production and
maintenance personnel
together
Step 1 – Sorting
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Go through the whole plant
− Machine and control positions
− Work areas
− Storage and common areas
Look for
− Materials
− Behind or under machines
− Rejects
− ”Forgotten” material
Step 1 – Sorting
Remove unnecessary
objects
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Go through the whole plant
−Machine / control positions
−Work area
−Storage and common areas
Look for
−Materials
−Tools
Not in use
Worn out or broken
”Custom-made” tools – made out
of tape or steel wire
Step 1 – Sorting
Remove unnecessary
objects
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Go through the whole plant
−Machine / control positions
−Work area
−Storage and common areas
Look for
−Materials
−Tools
−Spare parts
Broken
Surplus inventory
Spare parts for machines no
longer in use
Step 1 – Sorting
Remove unnecessary
objects
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Go through the whole plant
−Machine / control positions
−Work area
−Storage and common areas
Look for
−Materials
−Tools
−Spare parts
−Out-of-date Documentation
Instructions
Binders
Manuals
Common folders in the computer
system
Duplicates: digital and/or paper?
Step 1 – Sorting
Remove unnecessary
objects
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Go through the whole plant
−Machine / control positions
−Work area
−Storage and common areas
Look for
−Materials
−Tools
−Spare parts
−Out-of-date documentation
−Computerized systems
Step 1 – Sorting
Remove unnecessary
objects
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Go through the whole plant
−Machine / control positions
−Work area
−Storage and common areas
Look for
−Materials
−Tools
−Spare parts
−Out-of-date Documentation
−Bulletin board
−Other stuff
Outdated process equipment
Et. cetera
Step 1 – Sorting
Remove unnecessary
objects
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Look at each object
Ask yourself: Do we need it at
all?
− If not – Discard it, or sell it
Ask yourself: Will we need it
soon?
− If not – Put it into proper
storage (e.g. ”spare parts”)
Step 1 – Sorting
Remove unnecessary
objects
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Step 1 Seiri - Sort
Each item to be discarded or
corrected is marked with a red
tag
The red tag gives everyone the
opportunity to speak up on the
proposed action.
A quarantine area can be created
for the object you are unsure of.
A red tag should never be up for
more than 30 days.
Date: Tagged by:
Item description:
Reason tagged:
Tag No:
Remove unnecessary
objects
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Waste elimination
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Step 1 – Sorting
The second purpose of
sorting is to reduce waste
and generate ideas for
improvements
We will try to identify
everything that is hindering
us from working safely and
efficiently
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Identify :
Work instructions
Safety
−What measures should we take to
eliminate the risk of fires and accidents?
Remove clutter
Improve unsafe electrical installations
Replace broken safety devices
Repair broken steps
Step 1 – Sorting
Waste elimination
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Identify :
Work instructions
Safety
Environment
−What measures do we need to
minimize or prevent damage to the
environment?
Step 1 – Sorting
Waste elimination
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Identify :
Work instructions
Safety
Environment
Tools and equipment
−Anything missing?
−Anything not working properly?
−Anything in need of improvement?
Step 1 – Sorting
Waste elimination
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Identify :
Work instructions
Safety
Environment
Tools and equipment
Inconvenient work positions
−Seating and work surfaces at
the right heights?
−...and adjustable for different
shift workers?
−Awkward angles for moving
materials?
Step 1 – Sorting
Waste elimination
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Identify :
Work instructions
Safety
Environment
Tools and equipment
Inconvenient work positions
Deferred maintenance
Improvement Proposals
−review prior suggestions that were never implemented
measures aimed at improving quality, operating purposes,
procedures, controls, etc.
Step 1 – Sorting
Waste elimination
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Step 1 – Sorting
All identified waste items are
marked with an red tag
Date: Tagged by:
Item description:
Reason tagged:
Tag No:
Waste elimination
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Step 2 – Organizing
Steg 1
Steg 2
Step 1 – Sorting
Step 2 – Organizing The purpose is that
everything that we
regularly use should have
a convenient placement
− Tools should be kept at
the point of use
− No bending to pick up or
move materials
− Alter flow paths to
improve efficiency